Unfortunately, the dangers of missed bedside alarms are common and serious. Hospitals and other in-patient facilities use bedside alarms to alert medical staff when a patient issue develops. Alarms sound when the patient’s condition deteriorates and needs attention, such as when there is a drastic change in blood pressure or respiration rates. Alarms also alert […]
Hospital Issues
Hospital Patients: Your Relationship with Your Nurse Can Impact Your Health
Your relationship with your nurse can have a huge impact on your health, comfort and happiness. Nurses provide more than TLC – they are also responsible for much of the healthcare you receive while in the hospital. Although doctors prescribe medications, order tests, interpret results and make treatment decisions, it is up to the nurses […]
Majority of Patients Don’t Understand Discharge Instructions
When your doctor discharges you from the hospital, the last thing you want is to end up back in the hospital. It makes sense that for the best outcome and to reduce your chances of a readmission, you need to follow your doctor’s instructions and understand what steps you must take for follow-up care. However, […]
